| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $7.73 | 8.473% | $8.385 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.61 | 7.333% | $86.5211 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.45 | 5.512% | $218.8846 | $218.88 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.55 | 11.788% | $274.4954 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.53 | 9.631% | $234.0951 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.91 | 13.758% | $68.1524 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.82 | 3.203% | $200.0281 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.60 | $1,090.5617 | $1,090.57 | $1,090.60 | $1,090.60 | |